cast away

• Partikelverb, das bedeutet, etwas oder jemanden wegzuwerfen oder zu verlassen, oder selbst an einem verlassenen Ort gestrandet zu sein.

A phrasal verb meaning to discard or abandon something or someone, or to be stranded in a desolate place.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Abandon or discardformal

   To throw away or get rid of something or someone, often in a harsh or final manner.

   Verstoßen

   • He cast away all his old belongings before moving.
   • The crew was cast away on a deserted island.
   • She cast away her fears and took the leap.

   Synonymeabandondiscarddispose ofditchdumpjettisonrejectscrapshedthrow away

   Antonymecherishclingholdkeeppreserveretain

2. Waste or squanderformal

   To use something carelessly or wastefully.

   Verschwenden

   • They cast away their inheritance on frivolous things.
   • He cast away his chance for promotion by being late.
   • Don't cast away your talents on trivial pursuits.

   Synonymeblowdissipatefritter awaymisusesquanderthrow awaywaste

   Antonymeconservehoardpreservesave

Grundverbcast